Research conducted at the Angiogenesis Laboratory at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, has for the first time, identified the mode of death of cone photoreceptor cells in an animal model of retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
Aug 20, 2012
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Cambridge scientists have developed a new way to fortify shellfish to tackle human nutrient deficiencies which cause severe health problems across the world. The team is now working with major seafood manufacturers to further ...
Jul 20, 2020
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Hidden hunger affects over two billion people, globally. The cause is a chronic lack of essential micronutrients in the diet, such as vitamins and minerals. The effects of these nutritional deficiencies may not be seen immediately, ...
Dec 13, 2018
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(HealthDay)—Recent research shows that eggs can be part of a healthful diet.
Mar 22, 2019
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Immunologists and geneticists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered how vitamin A enters immune cells in the intestines—findings that could offer insight to treat digestive diseases and perhaps help improve ...
Sep 16, 2021
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(Medical Xpress) -- Human beings need vitamin A but the human body can’t synthesize it. We have to get it from our food. Vitamin A deficiency is a serious public health problem, especially in the developing world. The ...
Dec 19, 2011
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They might have a smelly-sounding name, but muskmelons, like cantaloupes and honeydew, are actually sweet fruits full of flavor and nutrients.
May 23, 2022
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Children in low and middle income countries should be given vitamin A supplements to prevent death and illness, concludes a study published in the British Medical Journal today.
Aug 26, 2011
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Although some evidence suggests that prevention of vitamin A deficiency among women in developing countries may improve maternal and infant survival, pregnant women in rural Bangladesh who received vitamin A or beta carotene ...
May 17, 2011
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Vitamin A deficiency does not increase the risk of asthma, according to new research published online in the European Respiratory Journal.
Jun 23, 2011
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